Yunnan Kunming
How to purchase tickets for the ‘Colorful Yunnan·Kunming’ tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the ‘Colorful Yunnan·Kunming’ tourist train must be booked through the official travel agency channel recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to explore southern, western, and southeastern Yunnan all at once but worried about the travel fatigue?
The ‘Kunming’ tourist train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This article will provide a detailed explanation of the ‘Kunming’ train’s pricing and registration methods, helping you plan your trip easily.
🚄 ‘Kunming’ Train Overview
The ‘Kunming’ is a comfortable tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a ‘mobile cultural hotel.’ The entire train consists of 16 carriages with a capacity of about 264 people.
📍 Departure and Mode
It uses Kunming Station as the fixed departure point, adopting a ‘night travel + daytime sightseeing’ mode. Passengers rest on the train and explore energetically during the day, avoiding long-distance travel and the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
🏞 ️ Route Features
Currently, there are two main routes. The ‘Kunming’ product you inquired about is part of the Yunnan provincial loop, connecting Jianshui, Mengzi, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Tengchong, Lincang, and other places, with no backtracking for a rich experience.
🚂 Want to explore southern, western, and southeastern Yunnan all at once but worried about the travel fatigue?🛌 Onboard Experience
The train features a ‘Colorful Multi-Function Carriage,’ offering Yunnan specialty meals and activities like intangible cultural heritage performances and small concerts, making the journey more culturally rich and fun.
🛌 Train Carriages and Room Types
The ‘Kunming’ offers two comfortable cabin types, all with real-name registration and one bed per person.
1. Antu Premium · 3-Bed Room
💰 Reference Price:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
📐 Space Configuration:Approximately 12㎡ per room, accommodating 3 people.
🛏 ️ Bed Layout:1 bed about 1.5m wide + 1 upper bunk about 0.75m wide, some rooms have a multifunctional pull-out sofa bed.
🚿 Bathroom Facilities:Private bathroom with wet-dry separation for good privacy.
The ‘Kunming’ tourist train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.♿ Elderly-Friendly Design:Equipped with anti-slip flooring, senior-friendly handrails, and emergency call buttons, suitable for the elderly.
✨ Suitable For:Families or friends valuing privacy and comfort, especially those with elderly members.
2. Yutu Quality · 4-Bed Room
💰 Reference Price:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
📐 Space Configuration:Approximately 10㎡ per room, accommodating 4 people.
🛏 ️ Bed Layout:Bunk bed structure, each bed about 2m long and 0.75m wide.
🚿 Bathroom Facilities:Shared bathrooms at both ends of the carriage, with shower rooms and washing areas per carriage.
💡 Convenient Features:Each bed has a blackout curtain, reading light, and charging port.
✨ Suitable For:Budget-friendly travelers or groups of friends.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
This article will provide a detailed explanation of the ‘Kunming’ train’s pricing and registration methods, helping you plan your trip easily.Below is a simple itinerary for three routes of the ‘Kunming’ train. Specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice and contract.
6 Days 5 Nights ‘Explore Springs and Yunnan Charm’
D1: Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient City→Shuanglong Bridge
D2: Mengzi→Hekou, Bisezhai→Border Customs Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3: Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden
D4: Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5: Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket not included)→Shaxi Ancient Town
D6: Eryuan→Weishan→Dali (drop-off)→Kunming, Weishan Ancient City
7 Days 6 Nights ‘Seven Views of Yunnan’
🚄 ‘Kunming’ Train OverviewD1: Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient City→Shuanglong Bridge
D2: Mengzi→Hekou, Bisezhai→Border Customs Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3: Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden→Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4: Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5: Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket not included)→Shaxi Ancient Town
D6: Eryuan→Weishan→Dali, Weishan Ancient City
D7: Dali→Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return home
9 Days 8 Nights ‘Lie Down and Explore Yunnan’
D1: Nationwide→Kunming, no itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
The ‘Kunming’ is a comfortable tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a ‘mobile cultural hotel.’ The entire train consists of 16 carriages with a capacity of about 264 people.D2: Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient City→Confucian Temple→Bisezhai
D3: Baoshan→Tengchong, Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town
D4: Tengchong→Baoshan, Tengchong Rehai→Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5: Lincang→Cangyuan, Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng→Thousand-Meter Cliff Painting Corridor→Monkey Black Carnival
D6: Cangyuan→Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribe Village
D7: Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Manor→Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park→Tea Horse Town→Pu’er Hotel
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains like Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahe Zhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials).
D8: Pu’er→Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley→Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9: Xishuangbanna→Kunming, return home
💰 Detailed Pricing Explanation
Prices and Tour Dates
📍 Departure and Mode1. ‘Explore Springs and Yunnan Charm’ 6 Days 5 Nights
Tour Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Antu Premium:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
2. ‘Seven Views of Yunnan’ 7 Days 6 Nights
Tour Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Lie Down and Explore Yunnan’ 9 Days 8 Nights
It uses Kunming Station as the fixed departure point, adopting a ‘night travel + daytime sightseeing’ mode. Passengers rest on the train and explore energetically during the day, avoiding long-distance travel and the hassle of frequent hotel changes.First Batch Tour Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Premium:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Batch Tour Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Antu Premium:Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Batch Tour Dates:October 1
Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
🏞️ Route Features> Reminder:The above are reference prices; actual prices may vary due to holidays and other factors. Please refer to the final contract.
Included Items Reference
Transportation:Accommodation in the corresponding room type on the Kunming train, land sightseeing vehicles.
Accommodation:Land hotels listed in the itinerary (usually twin rooms).
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary, including specialty meals.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Mandarin-speaking tour guide service, personal travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items Reference
Round-trip transportation to and from Kunming.
Personal expenses on the train and in hotels (e.g., laundry, drinks, phone calls).
Currently, there are two main routes. The ‘Kunming’ product you inquired about is part of the Yunnan provincial loop, connecting Jianshui, Mengzi, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Tengchong, Lincang, and other places, with no backtracking for a rich experience. Transportation and tickets during free time.
Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
📝 How to Register and Book
Booking Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the route, tour date, room type, and price.
2. Submit Information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, and other personal details for all travelers for ticket purchase.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to secure the spot and receive a voucher.
4. Sign Contract: Receive the departure notice before departure, verify information, sign the formal travel contract, and pay the balance.
5. Gather and Depart: Arrive at Kunming Station at the designated time, and the guide will assist you in boarding.
🛌 Onboard ExperienceRegistration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For specific contact details (e.g., phone, WeChat), please obtain them through the channel to ensure accuracy.
🤔 Why Choose the ‘Kunming’?
👵 Elderly-Friendly:Night travel, daytime sightseeing, with a relaxed pace. The train is equipped with senior-friendly facilities and emergency call buttons, and some groups include a doctor for peace of mind.
🧳 Luggage Convenience:The train moves with you, so no need to move luggage daily, especially convenient for those with lots of luggage.
🍃 Comfortable Experience:The train environment is better than regular buses, and the itinerary is relatively relaxed, avoiding rushed tours.
🎨 Rich Themes:The itinerary connects ancient cities, towns, rainforests, borders, tea mountains, and more, offering a strong sense of experience.
💡 Reminders
Health Notice:Seniors over 70 are advised to be accompanied by an adult family member and to inform about health conditions in advance.
Document Preparation:Please bring valid original ID documents for travel.
Contract Confirmation:All service standards and cost details are subject to the final signed travel contract.
